Mills around Hörstel
Five historic mills, linked by the Hörstel mill route of around 35 kilometres – a lovely day out by bike.
The mills at a glance
Knollmanns MühleWater mill, Uferstraße 38, Hörstel. Technical monument with a turbine wheel, documented back to 1796 – today a cultural venue of the local heritage society and a wedding venue.
ReiningsmühleWater mill in Hörstel-Dreierwalde. First mentioned in 1720, restored in 2004 – today a meeting place and branch of the registry office.
Levedags MühleWind and oil mill, Im Hagen 14, Hörstel-Bevergern. Built in 1804, with a new cap since 2004 – the landmark of Bevergern.
Edelbusch Mühle19th-century ground-sail windmill, Zur Mühle, Rheine-Rodde. In operation until the 1960s, now a listed building.
Klostermühle GravenhorstKlosterstraße 10, Hörstel. First mentioned in 1262 and therefore the oldest – today part of the DA Kunsthaus with a café.
Impressions
By bike on the mill route
The route is signposted; GPX data is available free of charge from the town of Hörstel. Good starting points are Knollmanns Mühle, the DA Kunsthaus Gravenhorst or the centre of Bevergern.
The outdoor areas are freely accessible all year round. Guided tours are mainly offered in spring and summer, especially on German Mill Day (Whit Monday).
